some people are just good at putting up a good front in the begginning and I thought I thoroughly vetted this tenant but she has definitely provided me with a learning experience! 

I can send you over an email that can outline our project and what we can provide. 

He is a very smooth talker....If you email me, I will provide you all proof.

I sent you a PM and would be happy to provide some insight. 

I am sure that you would think that the Turo contract would help with that, but seeing as you are providing it as a service in addition to your STR, I can see issues if there is a problem.Plus you are offering significant services with that rental and that would change your tax situation.

Contact the utility provider and get a historical average based on the last year of use.

2) If two partners were doing a STR deal, and Partner A is the money partner (puts name on loan, and provides down payment) and Partner B is the active manager.

We were reached out to by a migrant housing group member asking if we would house a immigrant member/family/etc. where the nonprofit would provide a 12 month stipend to cover for the "whole" lease.

This will also help determine what type of home you ultimately purchase and provide your beginning foundation.  

No I have given only data.So when you add all this up, the first thing you need to do is get a website and make it credible.Polish up your social media accounts, create a professional banner and start creating content that is engaging.You want people to start interacting with you.Then provide value wherever you can (like I am doing on Biggerpockets).